Performs technical and interventional radiographic assignments. Exercises complex skill, judgement and knowledge of the principles and methods of radiologic technology. Performs diagnostic radiographic interventional studies as requested. Performs a variety of duties in conjunction with the radiologist to perform radiographic procedures not requiring supervision. Performs radiographic procedures of a highly specialized nature such as angiograms, biopsies and other interventional exams. Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and patient flow in special procedures as required. Performs infection control according to universal precautions. Special Procedures Technician shall have the ability to provide diagnostic radiographic procedures to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and interventional studies to adult and geriatric patients.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
• Radiologic Technology program in AMA approved 2 year program or AAS degree in Radiologic Technology.
LICENSE:
Minimum:
• NYS license required.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
• Interventional certification through AART
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
• Completion of 24 month course by a recognized AMA approved school in radiology.
• A broad background in all technical areas of diagnostic radiology.
Preferred:
• One years experience in Interventional Radiology. Experience as a scrub technician.
SKILLS:
Minimum:
• Maintains mandatory CEC - 12 per year.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Computer literacy.
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides a full range of acute and long-term care health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Finger Lakes Health is comprised of Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors, Huntington Living Center and the Living Centers at Geneva – North and South. Services are provided on three campuses located in Geneva, NY (Ontario County), Waterloo, NY (Seneca County) and Penn Yan, NY (Yates County). The 660-bed health system is governed by a common Board of Directors and is served by a common management team. With 85 active staff physicians, the health system offers a broad range of primary, specialty and sub-specialty services to residents of the Finger Lakes region. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Discounts for essential services at our outpatient clinics are offered based on family size and income.
